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Maintenance Technician III

Air Products
New Castle, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. 

Reimagine What’s Possible 

The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Delaware City Site Supervisor and will be responsible for performing routine, non-routine, preventative, corrective, and major maintenance throughout the facility. This includes working on a variety of equipment such as analyzers, control valves, pumps, steam turbines, field instrumentation, process monitoring equipment, and general facility systems.

This position will work closely with Plant Management, Regional Maintenance Management, Site Operations, and Site Maintenance Technicians to ensure all operational budget, and safety objectives for the site are satisfied.

This site is a 24/7 operation, and any potential candidate must be willing to work overtime as required, and willing to take “on call” responsibilities as required by Site Management.

What's In It For You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

  • Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
  • 401k with 100% vested company core and match
  • Paid Vacation, holidays sick time
  • Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
  • Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
  • Adoption assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
  • Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
  • Legal Plan coverage
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Responsibilities

  • Perform Routine, Non-Routine, Preventative, Corrective, and Major Maintenance work on a variety different types of plant equipment. (Analyzers, Transmitters, Level Indicators, Control Valves, Limit Switches, Solenoids, Rotating Equipment, Pay Meters, Coriolis Meters, Personnel Safety Systems, etc.)
  • Complete and/or supervise day-to-day maintenance activities.
  • Update Plant Maintenance records, investigation findings, and prepare relevant reports required by management.
  • Provide expert feedback, and detailed analysis to aid in the planning, and execution of Corrective/Preventive Maintenance for site reliability improvement.
  • Provide Turnaround/Outage/Project support.
  • Provide Contractor management, and supervision to outside contractors while working at site.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs of items that need repair, or maintenance performed through SAP maintenance software.
  • Initiate purchasing procedures when vital to ensure sufficient materials, and spare parts are maintained in the facility.
  • Assist in accurate storage, and disposal of both Hazardous, and Non-Hazardous waste.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact with various outside suppliers who provide support services to the site.
  • Maintain a clean, and organized workshop, spare parts warehouse, and office space.
  • Complete all required training activities as outlined in the Instrument & Controls Technician progression guideline on time.
  • Forklift, and Manlift Operations.
  • Follow and enforce to Air Products Lockout / Tag Out Procedures.
  • Follow SWIM, JSA, and Air Products EH&S policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, Applicable Trade/Technical degree, Apprenticeship, Military experience preferred but not required.
  • 3 years’ maintenance experience in a petrochemical or manufacturing environment
  • Strong troubleshooting, and fault recognition skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair a variety of static and rotating equipment using appropriate tools and test equipment.
  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing (0-20 mA) controls.
  • Ability to demonstrate a dedication to working 100% safe all the time.
  • Detail Oriented, Self Driven
  • Strong digital literacy including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and SAP.
  • Ability to read and interpret plant P&ID’s, Electrical drawings, piping diagrams, and schematics.
  • Ability to work alone with minimal direction at times.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions for prolonged periods of time. (Below Freezing & Extreme Heat).
  • Requirement to be scheduled for on-call shifts and respond within 1 hr. when called upon.
  • Ability to work extended hours on short notice.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. 



We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. 

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist. 

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